Charged EVs | Upgrading existing powertrain test facilities to support EVs

Sponsored by Unico. As electrification takes hold in all the legacy automakers, the topic of upgrading existing powertrain test facilities is a high priority.  Whether it is converting traditional Internal Combustion Engine testbeds to support E-Powertrains or upgrading older battery lab cyclers to support higher voltages and powers, fitting in new test equipment, and supporting…

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Charged EVs | Blue Bird launches fleet electrification-as-a-service joint venture

US school bus manufacturer Blue Bird and sustainable investment company Generate Capital have formed Clean Bus Solutions, a joint venture (JV) designed to meet increasing demand for electric school buses.  Blue Bird recently opened its 40,000-square-foot EV Build-up Center, designed to enable the company to increase its electric school bus production capacity to as many…

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Podcast: EV delivery numbers, EPA range change, BYD overtakes Tesla, and more

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Q4 EV delivery numbers, EPA range change, BYD overtaking Tesla, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by Upway, a leading online e-Bike provider carrying the broadest selection of brand-new and certified pre-owned models. The…

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